On 2/22/2011 12:55 PM, steamer wrote:
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Cam follower?
--Yes but no; i.e. I just went to MSC and without exception every
one has the bearing mounted on the shaft, so as to hold a side load. I need
one with the bearing turned 90 degrees, so that the load is pushing
along the long axis of the shank..

Hmm, The older Ford Escorts with the 1.9 engine use roller cam lifters.
I've got a pair floating around here somewhere but can't locate at the
moment. IIRC, they were around $16-18 each. A block with a bored hole,
side slot, and clamp screw would hold them. If your design offers axial
access, a separate adjustment screw and lock nut would allow adjustment
and prevent it from pushing away from any load.
Hope that explanation is clear...


Jon